Saturday, January 30, 2016

Chainmaille 116: Scales


Chainmaille 116: Scales



Cost: $25 plus Materials

Length of Class: 2 Hours


Chainmaille AR: 
AR does not really come into play because of the Scales.

Rings that Work:
Michaels 7mm Jump Rings 12 rings per inch
Ring Lord 18g 3/16" 12 rings per inch



Class Description:

Metal Scales have been round since ancient times but they were not popular until recently in chainmaille jewelry. This has changed mainly due to new materials and finishes that were not available until recently.




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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Chainmaille 110: Round



Chainmaille 110:Round



Cost: $25 plus Materials

Length of Class: 2 Hours



Chainmaille AR: 
      Tight: 3.00
       Best:
       Loose: 4.1

Rings that Work:
Michaels 7mm Jump Rings
Ring Lord 18g 3/16", 16g 1/4"



Class Description:

As the name implies, the weave produces a finished piece that is more round in shape over say a box chain and byzantine piece. The base of this pattern is a European 4 in 1 that has been turned into a tube and joined, but rather than do that we will be weaving it in the round.















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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Mini Album 104: Waterfall Folio

Mini Album 104: Waterfall Folio



Cost: $25 plus Materials

Length of Class: 2 Hours



Class Description:

We will be creating a waterfall folio mini album from using 12x12 paper stacks, chipboard, ribbon and embellishments.


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Beyond the Coloring Book-Valentine Bear

Beyond the Coloring Book-Valentine Bear



Cost: $25 plus Materials

Length of Class: 2 Hours



Class Description:

In this class, students will move beyond coloring in a coloring book into coloring an image for a card. Students will color a custom drawing and turn them into 2 Valentine Themed Cards.

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Coloring 101: Basics and Simple Shading

Coloring 101: Basics and Simple Shading



Cost: $15 plus Materials

Length of Class: 1.5 Hours



Class Description:

In this class, students will learn the basics of shading using a single pencil then adding mid and dark tones using the same color of colored pencil. Students will also learn how to blend, better coloring techniques and material selection.


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Card Making

Card Making


Image Copyright-Michaels
Cost: $15.00 plus materials 
Length of Class: 2 Hours



Class Description:

In this class, students will learn how to stamp and emboss decorative elements for cards. Then create the cards using these elements along with scrapbooking paper and premade cards.


Supply List: Michaels Created Class-Check your email you used to register.


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Mixed Media Journal


Mixed Media Journal



Image Copyright-Michaels
Cost: $15.00 plus materials 
Length of Class: 2 Hours



Class Description:

In this class, students will learn how to alter a journal cover using a premade journal.



Supply List: Michaels Created Class-Check your email you used to register.


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Card 105: Explosion Box Card

Card 105: Explosion Box Card





Cost: $25 plus Materials

Length of Class: 2 Hours



Class Description:
In this class, we will complete an explosion box card with various themes. Explosion Box Cards always not only exciting to receive but to also make. For the class we will create a 4 layer box and lid and embellish the card creating an interactive card that any receiver would love to explore. 











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Kim's Old Box In Black